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Why should David Attenborough have all the fun? Here’s how you can experience Mother Nature at her wildest in 2007

Nature is something that most of us watch on television. It comes in one-hour packages, with a voice-over by David Attenborough. When it’s finished, we make a cup of tea and go to bed. Which, when we live on a planet that’s crammed with such mystery, majesty and diversity, is nothing short of tragic. If you really want to experience its natural wonders, you’ve got to be there. We’ve picked 12 of the most compelling natural phenomena — some on the other side of the world, some right under your feet — and found the best way to witness each